Ingredients
Gathering the right ingredients is half the fun. Here’s what you’ll need to bring these sliders to life:
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20 blend for juiciness)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 8 slices of cheddar cheese
- 8 slider buns
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Optional toppings: sliced pickles, lettuce, tomato, ketchup, and mustard
Feel free to substitute the cheddar cheese with your favorite variety — Swiss or pepper jack can add an exciting twist. If you’re avoiding beef, ground turkey or chicken can be great alternatives!
Instructions
Let’s roll up those sleeves and get cooking! Follow these steps for a delicious result:
- In a large bowl, combine the ground beef, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix gently with your hands to avoid overworking the meat.
- Divide the mixture into eight equal portions and shape them into small patties, roughly the size of your slider buns.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the patties and cook for 3 minutes on each side or until the internal temperature reaches 160°F. This ensures a juicy, well-cooked patty.
- Place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty during the last minute of cooking, allowing it to melt perfectly.
- While the patties are cooking, brush the insides of the slider buns with melted butter and toast them on a separate pan or grill until golden brown.
- Assemble your sliders by placing each patty onto a bun and adding your choice of toppings. I love adding a slice of tomato and a few pickles for an extra crunch!
Remember, the secret to a great slider is balancing flavors and textures, just like my abuela taught me with her intuitive cooking style.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International